Prime Minister Narendra Modi has conveyed a firm message to the United States that India will respond decisively to any action taken by Pakistan. According to sources, Modi made it clear that India does not feel obligated to offer any off-ramp or de-escalation option in case of aggression from Pakistan.
The message came during a conversation between US Vice President JD Vance and PM Modi, amid rising tensions following the Pahalgam terror attack on April 22 that claimed 26 civilian lives. Sources confirmed that while Pakistan sought an “acceptable offer,” there was no mention of nuclear weapons during the discussion.
Operation Sindoor and India’s military posture
India has been carrying out Operation Sindoor since May 7, targeting terrorist infrastructure across Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK). The operation includes precision strikes aimed at eliminating leaders of Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) and Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) with minimal civilian damage.
Indian airstrikes on May 9 and 10 were part of this mission, striking critical military sites including airbases in Rafiqui, Murid, Chaklala, Rahim Yar Khan, Sukkur, and Chunian, as well as radar stations in Pasrur and Sialkot.
Indian response to Pakistan’s drone attacks
The situation escalated when Pakistan launched drone attacks targeting Indian territory. In swift retaliation, India responded with airstrikes on Pakistani military infrastructure. Indian forces successfully neutralized incoming missile and drone threats, showcasing high-level preparedness.
India rejects third-party mediation
After the Indian strikes, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio contacted Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar. Rubio relayed Pakistan Army Chief General Asim Munir’s willingness to negotiate. However, India made it clear that any talks must happen directly between the Directors General of Military Operations (DGMOs) of both countries, not through third-party channels.
Sources highlighted India’s stance: “We don’t want anyone to mediate. Only our DGMO should speak to their DGMO — not Americans, not back channels.”
India’s firm stand on Kashmir
Sources reaffirmed that India’s position on Kashmir remains unchanged. The only point of discussion is the return of Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir (PoK). Any talks, India stated, must be focused on handing over wanted terrorists.
Operation Sindoor is now seen as establishing a “new normal” in India’s counter-terror strategy — one that involves precise, proactive, and uncompromising military action.
